This study will evaluate the impact a behavioral intervention can have on BMI. The researchers anticipate the intervention group will experience a decrease in BMI of approximately five points. The intervention group will be compared to a control group. This is a long term, randomized, controlled study. The behavioral intervention is conducted during a four hour monthly session. The behavioral intervention includes: exercise, education on medical aspects and nutrition, and empowerment.

This is a long term randomized controlled study looking at the effect of a Behavioral program on BMI in a population 10-20years old with a BMI greater than or equal to 85%. The intervention is a Behavioral education program which meets monthly for 4 hour session and includes exercise, education, empowerment and incentives. Both groups are referred to a dietician. The primary outcome is change in BMI and the secondary outcome is improvement in fasting metabolic parameters (lipid panel, insulin, glucose).

standard education on nutrition and exercise given during office visit with primary care doctor

Eligibility

Ages Eligible for Study:

10 Years to 20 Years (Child, Adult)

Genders Eligible for Study:

Both

Accepts Healthy Volunteers:

Yes

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

Ages 10-20 years

BMI>85%

Exclusion Criteria:

Endocrine disorder

On psychotropic medications

Contacts and Locations

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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00132132